Inveray House, Portobello

Category

Library Item

Item no

4297

Title

Inveray House, Portobello, on site of back of New Town Hall

Description

Inverary House, Portobello has a central entranceway flanked by two raised wings. Steps lead up to an arched entrance, supported by two columns. A border of plants runs in front of the house and ivy climbs up it walls.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1900

Size

10.6 x 14.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Portobello developed around a cottage built in the mid 18th century. The sailor who occupied the cottage had fought at Puerto Bello, a port in Panama captured by the British in 1739, and named his home after the battle. With its long beach the town became an increasingly popular leisure destination. It boasted a pier between 1871-1917 and an outdoor swimming pool between 1936-1979. Holidaymakers and day-trippers could also visit the Marine Gardens or the fun fair, both now demolished. The town has been part of Edinburgh since 1896.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Government > Local > City and town halls

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh